Palesa Mokgatla
Business, executive and burnout coach in South Africa
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Leadership developmentBurnout and resilienceTeam performanceStartups and foundersLeadership and team buildingGoal setting and accountabilityPurpose and directionStress and overwhelm |
| Works with | Founders and business owners, Executives and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Business coach and Life coach |
| Based in | South Africa |
| Credentials | Masters degree in Business and Executive Coaching, Wits Business School |
| Practice | Adsurgo Business Coaching & Consulting |
Palesa Mokgatla is a business, executive and accountability coach in South Africa who also works with people facing burnout. She runs Adsurgo Business Coaching & Consulting. She spent over 19 years in Human Resources, serving large corporate brands in talent management, culture, wellness and leadership development. She holds a Masters in Business and Executive Coaching from Wits Business School. She also mentors, facilitates workshops and speaks on stage.
What Palesa helps with
Palesa helps individuals, leaders and businesses stay clear on their vision while handling disruption and uncertainty. She also supports people who want to grow in life, career and business.
- Building a business
- Burnout and resilience
- Leadership development
- Staying accountable to goals
- Getting back into work after a retrenchment
- Preparing for job interviews
- Finding purpose and direction
- Team and organisational effectiveness
Who Palesa works with
Palesa works with individuals, leaders and business teams. Her clients include people going through change or uncertainty, students working toward a degree, and professionals returning to the job market after losing a role. She also consults for businesses and teams.
Background and qualifications
Palesa spent over 19 years in Human Resources. She served large corporate brands and specialised in talent management, organisation culture, wellness, organisation effectiveness and leadership development. Her degrees majored in industrial psychology, strategic human resources, management and business ethics, change management and performance management. She completed a Masters in Business and Executive Coaching at Wits Business School, from 2021 to February 2023. Today she works as a business and executive coach, mentor, facilitator and keynote speaker through Adsurgo Business Coaching & Consulting.
Palesa Mokgatla pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- Business consulting
- Team workshops, on-site or online
- Keynote speaking
- Own Your Story annual conference
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The CoachVouch take
Palesa combines over 19 years of corporate Human Resources work with a Masters in Business and Executive Coaching.
Best for leaders, business owners and professionals facing change, burnout or career setbacks who want structured support.
Common questions
How much does Palesa Mokgatla charge?
Coaching with Palesa runs $100 to $175 an hour. Message Palesa from this page for an exact quote.
What does Palesa Mokgatla help with?
Palesa Mokgatla helps with building a business, burnout and resilience, leadership development and staying accountable to goals.
Is Palesa Mokgatla certified?
Palesa Mokgatla lists: Masters degree in Business and Executive Coaching, Wits Business School.
Does Palesa Mokgatla work with teams and companies?
Yes. She offers business consulting and workshops on strategy, workforce planning, leadership development and organisational design. Workshops run on-site or online.
Does Palesa Mokgatla speak at events?
Yes. She is a keynote speaker and speaks on leadership and purpose.
How do I contact Palesa Mokgatla?
Send Palesa a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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